Anishnawbe Keeshigun Aboriginal Festival
Fort William Historical Park 1350 King Rd., Thunder Bay, Ontario P7K 1L7, Canada
The annual Anishnawbe Keeshigun Aboriginal Festival will once again bring the beating of the drums to Fort William Historical Park July 4 and 5. The festival highlights the culture of First Nations people with drumming, singing and dancing. Visitors can observe as artisans demonstrate their skills, or visit a crafter and see what they have for sale. Have an appetite for traditional fare? You can sample some wild rice, smoked fish or grab a cob from the corn roast. Kids can enjoy some traditional games and crafts. Have a keen eye? Test your precision at our accuracy challenges. Come and see a tradiitional pow wow. The festival is free and everyone is welcome. For more information, call 807-473-2344, or go to www.fwhp.ca.